Old Village
Neighborhood in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Dane County 53590
Older homes with diverse styles and newer condos and apartments
Older single-family homes line the roads between Main and Windsor streets. These come in a wide range of styles, including Craftsman designs, bungalows and Queen Annes. “There are some old houses there. I wouldn’t necessarily say run down, but they are older,” Deadman says. Prices for single-family homes range from $230,000 to $465,000.The rest of Old Village is a mix of apartment buildings, condos, manufacturing and retail shops and restaurants. Some of this is new development due to Sun Prairie’s recent population growth. The explosion in 2018 led to an outpouring of community support and a chance to meet housing demand. “Out of that tragedy comes growth,” Brown says. “We lost about 15 housing units, but in redeveloping that area after that loss, we’ve now added almost 200 hundred housing units.” Condos cost between $185,000 and $200,000.
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Angell Park and Sheehan Park border the neighborhood
In addition to Cannery Square, which serves as a gathering and event space, Old Village borders two of Sun Prairie’s largest parks: Sheehan Park and the Angell Park complex. At Sheehan, residents can take advantage of sports courts and fields, a playground and hiking trails with wildflowers. The Angell Park complex hosts car races at the Angell Park Speedway and the Sun Prairie Dream Park, which volunteers built and continue to maintain. The Sun Prairie Dog Park is south of the neighborhood on Bird Street.
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Sun Prairie East High partners with Madison College
Much of Old Village is served by Northside Elementary School, which Niche rates a B-minus, though students who live east of Bristol Street and north of Main Street can attend Eastside Elementary, which scores an A-minus. Patrick Marsh Middle School earns a B and Sun Prairie East High School gets an A. East High offers AP courses and college credit options via a partnership with Madison College.
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Jimmy the Groundhog takes center stage in Cannery Square
Sun Prairie has two long-running annual events. In winter, a multi-day extravaganza called Frozen Fest leads up to Jimmy the Groundhog’s star turn on Groundhog’s Day, in Cannery Square. “Cannery Square is sort of the town center, even though it’s on the east side,” says Taylor Brown, economic development director for the City of Sun Prairie. “We have an amazing business improvement district that’s been working hard over the past several years.” Sun Prairie has had a Groundhog’s Day event for nearly 80 years.In summer, attention turns to the Sweet Corn Festival, one of the largest food festivals in Wisconsin. Participants enjoy 80 tons of Wisconsin-grown corn. A weekly farmers market at Cannery Square each Saturday morning offers more fresh Wisconsin produce.
Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium now hosts the Culver’s Isthmus Bowl, a Division-III college football game. “The stadium is getting more notice and use, and it’s absolutely beautiful,” says Colleen Burke, economic development specialist with the City of Sun Prairie. “It holds 4,000 people.”
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Shops around Cannery Square can be reached on foot
Old Village is walkable, with sidewalks lining the streets, and shops and restaurants surrounding Cannery Square. Downtown Madison is 17 miles southwest on U.S. Highway 151. U.S. Highway 19 connects Sun Prairie to surrounding communities like Waunakee and Interstate 90. Madison buses service Windsor and Main streets. Both the Dane County Regional Airport — 11 miles from Old Village — and UW Health’s East Madison Hospital — about 7 miles away — are reachable by heading toward Madison.Full Mile Beer Company and Kitchen brews small-batch craft beer
The downtown area of Old Village has shopping and dining options. “We’ve always had a historic downtown,” Brown says. “In the early 2000s, there was lots of manufacturing, but the city invested in developing the area since then since they knew change was coming.” Sal’s Tomato Pies serves gourmet pizzas while Full Mile Beer Company & Kitchen pours its own small-batch beers, including IPAs, light lagers, stouts and English-style ales. Big-box stores, including Target and Costco, are available on Sun Prairie’s west side, about 4 miles from Old Village. Dave’s Guitar Shop sells instruments and performs repairs at its Old Village location. The closest grocery store is Pick ‘n Save, under 2 miles away from anywhere in the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jason McGill
Jason McGill
KJK & Associates, LLC
(608) 292-2355
57 Total Sales
1 in Old Village
$126,000 Price
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Michael Schuster
Michael Schuster
RE/MAX Preferred
(608) 292-2473
74 Total Sales
2 in Old Village
$143K - $215K Price Range
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Jean Armendariz-Kerr
Jean Armendariz-Kerr
Mode Realty Network
(608) 292-5201
106 Total Sales
1 in Old Village
$314,000 Price
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Jerilyn Endrizzi
Jerilyn Endrizzi
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(608) 292-2891
82 Total Sales
4 in Old Village
$450K - $812K Price Range
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Kristin Lemke
Kristin Lemke
Responds QuicklyWisconsin Real Estate Prof, LLC
(608) 292-2514
572 Total Sales
1 in Old Village
$149,000 Price
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Amber Huemmer
Amber Huemmer
Responds QuicklyLPT Realty
(608) 400-4619
621 Total Sales
1 in Old Village
$515,000 Price
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 7th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Angell Park
Sun Prairie Dream Park
Sacred Hearts Park
Sheehan Park
Sun Prairie Dog Park
Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center
Cannery Square
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old Village | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Village, Sun Prairie sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Village, Sun Prairie over the last 12 months is $320,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$339,450
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$340,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$200,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$198
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
209
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,674
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,022
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,681
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,270 - $2,050 per month
- Catalyst on Main
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 555+ Sq Ft
- 641 W Main St
- Sun Prairie, WI
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$1,200 - $2,850 per month
- Monarch on Main
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 510+ Sq Ft
- 110 S Bristol St
- Sun Prairie, WI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,394
Median Age
35
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,328
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,664
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
29%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
59''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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